COURSES AND EVENTS advances in the understanding of pain neurophysiology and how we can explain pain to patients ; developments in the cognitivebehavioural and motivational approaches to chronic pain ; what should we be assessing and how ?; developing an evidencebased chronic pain management service ; dealing with patient resistance and other treatment obstacles . CPD : 7 hours . Venue : London Road Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 130 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
15 MARCH 2021
Management of spasticity in the upper limb following stroke NCORE Trainers : Lucy Gwynne and Michelle Kudhail . Course aims : to provide an overview of assessment and management of spasticity with a particular focus on the upper limb ; to provide you with the tools to set up an early self-monitored practice programme that the patients can follow ; we will also look at the types of feedback that are available and discuss attentional focus and how that is particularly important for the upper limb . CPD : 6.5 hours . Venue : London Road Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 130 Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254 679 www . ncore . org . uk
19 MARCH 2021
Sporting hand and wrist NCORE Trainer : Ian Gatt . This one-day course has been shaped to combine effective methods of assessment , treatment , and functional rehabilitation specifically to the complex region of the Hand & Wrist . The content is constantly updated with new evidence-based practice from clinical experience and concurrent research . To date the content delivered by the tutor has been equally very well received by physiotherapists , occupational therapists , sports therapists other allied professionals . CPD : 8 hours . Venue : London Road Community Hospital , Derby DE1 2QY . Cost : £ 130 . Contact : uhdb . ncore @ nhs . net or tel : 01332 254679 www . ncore . org . uk
14 APRIL 2021
Psychological approaches in respiratory and cardiac care RCOT Specialist Section – Major Health Conditions – Respiratory and Cardiac Forum The use of psychological approaches used in the management respiratory and cardiac conditions . An overview of psychological approaches and increasing confidence for their use , whilst assessing the treating the psychological impacts of these conditions . Whether you are new to the role or been managing these patients for many years in this session we aim to share experiences and knowledge . Time : 9.30am – 12.30pm . Venue : Online Webinar . Cost : Members Free www . eventbrite . co . uk / e / psychological-approaches-inrespiratory-and-cardiac-care-tickets-129069792223
16 APRIL 2021
Masterclass : Assessing and treating fatigue – skills and strategies for occupational therapy practice Facilitated by Dr Sue Pemberton , this masterclass is aimed at occupational therapists from any clinical setting who find that fatigue is a significant problem for their clients and who want to increase their knowledge , enhance their skills and develop this area of practice . Venue : Royal College of Occupational Therapists . Cost : Members £ 160 ; non-members £ 300 . www . rcot . co . uk / fatigueapr
23 APRIL 2021
A celebration of the role of occupational therapy in major health conditions RCOT Specialist Section – Major Health Conditions This virtual conference will be a celebration of the role of occupational therapy in ; cancer care , cardiac and respiratory , palliative care and end of life care and HIV . This is an opportunity to share current practice , explore evidence informed practice and network with others in your field of work . Contact : rcotssmajorhealthcondition @ gmail . com . Venue : Online . Cost : Members Free ; Non-members £ 30 . www . eventbrite . co . uk / e / rcot-specialist-section-for-majorhealth-conditions-virtual-conference-tickets-129025120609
28 AND 29 APRIL 2021
Occupational therapy tools for autism spectrum disorder – working with children and their families . Royal Free paediatric occupational therapy team This essential interactive course is aimed at paediatric occupational therapists who want to develop their knowledge and skills in working with children with ASD from specialists in this field . The course provides in-depth analysis of best practice interventions , including sensory and behavioural issues using the latest evidence-based approaches , plus a copy of the OT Tools for ASD handbook . Venue : Remote . Cost : £ 250 Tickets on Eventbrite . Contact : alison . butterworth1 @ nhs . net
29 APRIL 2021
Masterclass : Parkinson ' s Disease Royal College of Occupational Therapists Facilitated by Ana Aragon , this masterclass will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to provide evidence based , condition specific interventions for people with Parkinson ’ s and related movement disorders as well as increasing awareness of relevant policy , professional best practice guidelines and sources of information . Venue : Royal College of Occupational Therapists . Cost : Member £ 160 ; Non-member £ 300 . Contact : ExhibitionsOfficer @ rcot . co . uk www . rcot . co . uk / parkinsons21
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